The Savannah Book Festival kicks off Thursday. The event will play host to 6 Pulitzer Prize winning authors and a Nobel Peace Prize winner. Among the 45-speakers will be David Baldacci, author of political thrillers, and best selling children's author Jeff Kinney.

Former Vice President Al Gore has been added to the list of speakers for the upcoming Savannah Book Festival. Gore will speak for 40 minutes about his latest book, "The Future," then spend 20 minutes answering questions submitted on note cards by audience members.